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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB03 CXWMOT history

LB03 CXW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
107,748 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 CXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 CXW was last recorded at 107,748 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 4,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,418 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,330 miles
Average per year
3,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,748 miles
  • 2025 – 103,418 miles
  • 2024 – 97,338 miles
  • 2023 – 92,655 miles
  • 2022 – 84,768 miles
  • 2021 – 78,452 miles
  • 2019 – 75,598 miles
  • 2018 – 71,098 miles
  • 2017 – 65,526 miles
  • 2016 – 60,175 miles
  • 2015 – 57,765 miles
  • 2014 – 56,506 miles
  • 2013 – 55,102 miles
  • 2012 – 53,148 miles
  • 2011 – 51,222 miles
  • 2010 – 48,054 miles
  • 2009 – 44,952 miles
  • 2008 – 37,938 miles
  • 2007 – 34,565 miles
  • 2006 – 29,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,748 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear axle front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion. Rear exhaust box corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear exhaust section poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dis-colour

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,748 miles (+4,330)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,748 miles
    Test number
    358582536805
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear axle front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion. Rear exhaust box corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass103,418 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,418 miles
    Test number
    754330592310
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dis-colour (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also got cuts but not deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (Offside&Nearside) (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  3. Fail103,418 miles (+6,080)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,418 miles
    Test number
    687253348055
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in-secure/damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dis-colour (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also got cuts but not deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (Offside&Nearside) (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  4. Pass97,338 miles (+4,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,338 miles
    Test number
    316593897151
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  5. Pass92,655 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,655 miles
    Test number
    380136071618
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail92,654 miles (+7,886)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,654 miles
    Test number
    893179308938
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass84,768 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,768 miles
    Test number
    362061130770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail84,767 miles (+6,315)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,767 miles
    Test number
    437532412447
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass78,452 miles (+2,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    147785277592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass75,598 miles (+4,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,598 miles
    Test number
    600956845731
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section outer case poor condition

  11. Pass71,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,098 miles
    Test number
    474653816468
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section poor condition

  12. Fail71,098 miles (+5,572)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,098 miles
    Test number
    424731616552
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section poor condition

  13. Pass65,526 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,526 miles
    Test number
    326380323358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer poor condition

  14. Fail65,526 miles (+5,351)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,526 miles
    Test number
    931706097284
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer poor condition

  15. Pass60,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,175 miles
    Test number
    536247024337
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section poor condition

  16. Fail60,175 miles (+2,410)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,175 miles
    Test number
    429417059588
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section poor condition

  17. Pass57,765 miles (+1,259)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,765 miles
    Test number
    265147055456
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

  18. Fail56,506 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,506 miles
    Test number
    485031554195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edgees

  19. Pass56,506 miles (+1,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,506 miles
    Test number
    797881754170
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edgees

  20. Pass55,102 miles (+1,954)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,102 miles
    Test number
    229952953152
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  21. Pass53,148 miles (+1,926)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,148 miles
    Test number
    869288262171
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  22. Pass51,222 miles (+3,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,222 miles
    Test number
    255415151414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass48,054 miles (+3,102)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,054 miles
    Test number
    681671660111
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes slightly binding.
    • NoteRear discs pitted.

  24. Pass44,952 miles (+7,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,952 miles
    Test number
    922903659155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass37,938 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,938 miles
    Test number
    710996058179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,565 miles
    Test number
    363421357165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,565 miles (+5,179)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,565 miles
    Test number
    534571657106
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass29,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,386 miles
    Test number
    393107566169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail29,386 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,386 miles
    Test number
    963367366186
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB03 CXW

Does LB03 CXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 CXW expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 CXW?
The MOT on LB03 CXW expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 CXW done?
LB03 CXW was recorded at 107,748 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,997 miles a year.
Has LB03 CXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 CXW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 CXW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 CXW find?
LB03 CXW failed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge.; nearside rear shock absorbers has negligible damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has negligible damping effect, and 5 more.

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